Jo Kwan-woo

Quick Facts: Who was Jo Kwan-woo?

Subject:

Jo Kwan-woo

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for his successful music career in the 1990s.

Born:

1965-08-03

Century / Era:

1965s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jo Kwan-woo (Korean: 조관우; born August 3, 1965) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a singer in 1994 and experienced great success with his second album, 1995's Memory, which sold 3 million copies and is considered one of the best albums of the 1990s by South Korean music critics.

Career & Major Achievements

He has released nine full-length albums over the course of his career. Jo's father is Jo Tong-dal, who is a pansori singer.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1965 (1965-08-03): Birth of Jo Kwan-woo — South Korean singer and actor known for his successful music career in the 1990s.
2. 1994: 1994 Milestone — He debuted as a singer in 1994 and experienced great success with his second album, 1995's Memory, which sold 3 million copies and is considered one of the best albums of the 1990s by South Korean music critics.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jo Kwan-woo

True or False: “Jo Kwan-woo's second album, 'Memory,' was released before the year 1995.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Wikipedia extract explicitly states that his successful second album, 'Memory,' was released in 1995.

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